Harry Thompson is an associate in the London office of Latham & Watkins and he is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Trial Department.

Harry regularly provides strategic advice litigating on behalf of commercial entities and government departments on claims with international elements. Harry has experience advising clients in:

  • High Court of England & Wales (Kings Bench Division, Chancery, and Financial List)
  • Competition Appeal Tribunal
  • Public inquiries
  • Various arbitral proceedings

Prior to joining Latham, Harry was an associate at a leading law firm and completed a secondment at the High Court in London, which provided him with a unique insight into the inner workings on the Court. Through this experience, he gained exposure to a wide array of banking and commercial law matters, and insight into judicial decision-making in complex disputes.

Additionally, Harry held a senior position at one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech startups, providing him with a strong knowledge of the AI sector and its strategic challenges.

Harry has been recognized by Made in Manchester as Graduate of the Year 2020 and Rising Star 2020. He was also named Young Lawyer of the Year 2021 by Insider Media NW.

Harry has a keen interest in pro bono matters and has advised clients on various disputes, including international legislative efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade in Asia, and challenges related to modern-day slavery in the UK.

Harry's experience includes representing:

Complex Commercial Litigation

  • A group of major insurers in relation to claims made by a number of Premier League football clubs under business interruption policies following the COVID-19 pandemic*
  • A global financial services firm in relation to multijurisdictional claims of fraudulent misrepresentation with a cross-border focus*
  • A FTSE 100 energy client in connection with a series of contractual disputes relating to the supply of energy across an extended period*

Class Actions / Group Litigation

  • First MTR South Western Trains in respect of the first standalone and first alleged abuse of dominance-related collective proceedings brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal under the UK’s competition class action regime*
  • A major retail bank in relation to group litigation which alleged misrepresentation and fraud through the provision of asset finance to a series of businesses and individuals in the agricultural sector*

Public Law / Judicial Review

  • His Majesty’s Ministry of Defence on coordinated commercial and judicial review claims that raised entirely novel points of law with a significant overall financial exposure in relation to the management and ownership of service personnel housing. The claims were brought by entities ultimately controlled by Terra Firma and successfully defended at trial*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • England and Wales (Solicitor)
  • England and Wales (Solicitor-Advocate)

Education

  • LPC with MSc, University of Law London
    with distinction
  • GDL, University of Law London
    Commendation
  • BA in History, Durham University
    with honors

Languages Spoken

  • English